Is Brava Necessary for Fat Transfer to Breast?

The Brava Bra is not required for fat transfer results. I have experience with the Brava Bra but no longer offer it as an option. Patients can achieve excellent results without the use of external expanders. 

No BRAVA is not necessary but if there is minimal fat donor sites and minimal breast tissue to start with, it is probably is helpful as there is probably increased take, according at least with the early studies thus far. If you have enough fat to transfer however then over time and with perhaps with an addtional fat transfer procedure (vs the hassle and expense of the BRAVA devise) you would probably end up with the same outcome. There is a limited amount of fat that I typically inject depending on the siae of the breast you are starting with is in my hands 200-350+ cc per session without Brava. Most but not all of the fat survives as is typical with all Fat transfer procedures

Depending of your final desired size and your current size, BRAVA is likely not neccesary.  You can typically expect at least one cup size permanant increase.  This is especially true if you are starting with at least a B cup. 

 

Breast enlargement with fat grafting does work, but one can not get enlargement comparable to implant augmentation.  The Brava system is quite cumbersome for the patient, but it does somewhat improve the results of fat grafting to the breast.  Conversely, you could choose to undergo more than one session of fat grafting, few months apart, to get the desired result.  As for freezing and storing the fat for later use, it has to be done in a very specific fashion to preserve the viability of fat.  This techniques is not readily available, so be beware of any surgeon readily offering this.

The BRAVA system in not required but it allows for a larger volume of fat to be transfered during a single session by expanding the breast tissue and increasing the blood supply. This leads to a higher percentage of fat survival and more grafted fat.

Without the BRAVA, about 150cc of fat can be transfered to each breast during a single session.

With the BRAVA, 250-300cc of fact can be transferred to each breast during a single session.

To be sure fat grafting is right for you, see two or more board-certified plastic surgeons in your area for a full and complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have surgery.

When you call, ask if the plastic surgeon is trained and experienced in fat grafting. I hope this helps.